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Having problems with your Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera ?

The sd card in my optio z10 says it's locked. How do I unlock it?

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SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card. If the switch is already in the proper position, slide it fully the other way and then back again.

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